Miller Harris 2018 EDP

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Powdered Veil

by Mathieu Nardin

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Miller Harris Powdered Veil is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Mathieu Nardin. Powdered Veil opens with Rhubarb, Geranium, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, Orchid, and Hedione, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Miller Harris's Powdered Veil carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its soft, comforting powderiness, while others find it a fleeting ghost of a scent. If you are lucky, it's a classy skin-scent veil; if not, it's a weak, peppery amber that vanishes in minutes. Best blind buy at your own risk, especially now it's been discontinued.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Cozy
  • Classic
  • Powdery
  • Sensual
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Powdered Veil Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate projection and skin-scent nature make it suitable for close-quarters like casual wear or a date, preventing it from overwhelming others. The powdery-amber core is too relaxed and subtle for formal events and ill-suited for energetic sport scenarios.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Miller Harris says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Initial spritz delivers a surprising, tangy rhubarb and pink pepper kick, hinting at something bold. This quickly softens into a floral heart of orchid and hedione, enveloped by a distinct, fine-milled powderiness that’s more 'classic vanity' than 'baby wipes'. The base settles into a warm, musky amber with patchouli, sandalwood, and cashmeran, offering a subtle sweetness from vanilla. It’s a delicate, close-to-the-skin fragrance, an intimate blend of woody, musky, and powdery accords.

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Where to buy

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